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Nils Bohlin
Born:
July 17, 1920
Birthplace:
Sweden
Three-point safety belt—The now-standard three-point
safety belt, with a strap for the upper body and a strap for the lower
body joined at a single buckle, was developed by Swedish engineer Bohlin
in 1962. A tireless advocate for seatbelt use, Bohlin is considered a
force behind the seatbelt safety legislation that has been adopted in 49
states. Bohlin has been a safety engineer for Volvo since 1958. (2002)
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